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The number of recruits seeking to serve in IDF combat units has declined, according to the initial March enlistment rates, Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Sunday. The rate of recruits with the required combat fitness who requested to enlist to combat units stands at solely 71.6%.
This figure is in line with the ongoing decline witnessed since the end of the Operation Cast Lead, over four years ago.
The IDF hopes that the decline in motivation is temporary and will cease to exist and claimed that this data must be compared to parallel enlistment periods with similar distinguishing qualities.
However, a decrease exists in comparison with the March 2012 combat enlistment period. One year ago the requests for combat stood at 72.4%, presently it stands at 71.6%.
Decline in number of IDF recruits seeking combat role - Israel News, Ynetnews
This figure is in line with the ongoing decline witnessed since the end of the Operation Cast Lead, over four years ago.
The IDF hopes that the decline in motivation is temporary and will cease to exist and claimed that this data must be compared to parallel enlistment periods with similar distinguishing qualities.
However, a decrease exists in comparison with the March 2012 combat enlistment period. One year ago the requests for combat stood at 72.4%, presently it stands at 71.6%.
Decline in number of IDF recruits seeking combat role - Israel News, Ynetnews
